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Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 to Elvira Winegar

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01014.033 Author/Creator: Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Lake Providence, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 22, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 38.5 cm Order a Copy

They are doing mostly mechanical work now and their big task is to move the boat from the river to the lake. They are fighting at Vicksburg now. The mortar boats are shelling them. He is sending his sis a handkerchief and some seeds.

Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
Winegar, Elvira, fl. 1862-1865

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